Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 4) — Travel time for hundreds of thousands of commuters will be significantly cut, once a new 65-billion-peso (US$ 1.3 billion) mass transport system connecting the capital to Cavite is completed in four years time, officials said Thursday."The Cavite Extension will serve an additional 300,000 commuters and will significantly reduce travel time from Bacoor, Cavite to Manila from about two hours to about 40 minutes," said Light Rail Manila Corporation president and chief executive officer Rogelio Singson at the project's groundbreaking ceremony.Construction of the 11.7-kilometer railway known as the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite extension begins on June and is expected to be completed in 2021, officials said.The extension is expected to increase the entire LRT-1 passenger load up to 800,000 daily.Eight new stations will be built along the LRT-1 extension which begins in Baclaran, the final stop of the existing LRT. These are the Aseana, Manila International Airport, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, and Dr. A. Santos stations in Parañaque City, Las Piñas and Zapote stations in Las Piñas City, and Niog station in Bacoor, Cavite.Train speeds on the new line can reach a maximum of 80 km/h, with the stations accessible to shops, schools, and offices to make the travel convenient to passengers.Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said in his remarks that the project was long overdue, having first been approved in 2011 by the National Economic Development Authority.Tugade proposed construction to be round the clock, to speed up the project without compromising quality.Light Rail Manila Corporation is a consortium of Ayala Corporation, Metro Pacific Light Rail Corporation, and Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings.Present at the groundbreaking ceremony held at Dr. A Santos Avenue and C-5 in Parañaque were Senator Cynthia Villar, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar, former DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson, and Light Rail Manila Corp. vice chairman Jaime Zobel de Ayala.

TIP 1: Plan specifically.Be specific and realistic with your goals, your plans on how you'll achieve it, and even with your timeline.

TIP 2: Write down your plans.Remember, a plan that is not written is just an idea! Also, don't forget to take note of the benefits you'll get when you achieve your goals. They'll make you more motivated.

​TIP 3: Get a goal buddy!Get a friend involved! You'll help encourage each other if you both have the same goals.

TIP 4: Read your plans every single day.You need to keep reminding yourself of your goals to help you stay focus on it throughout the day.

TIP 5: Always be positive and don't forget to reward yourself!Have a little treat sometimes! Be easy with yourself and just enjoy the journey. You'll get there!

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Why Easy Homes?Being a real estate veteran and the expert in quality affordable residential developments, Camella understands its homebuyers and their needs. Who doesn’t want to get things the easy way? The Easy Homes Series was designed to make home ownership EASIER. This new set of beautiful and quality homes are MORE AFFORDABLE and can be acquired through easy-on-the-pocket payment terms. Now, you’ve got a house that FITS YOUR BUDGET REQUIREMENTS.The Easy Homes Series also aims to provide families with better LIVING EXPERIENCE by exhibiting improved design, carefully thought-out architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and optimal use of space. Making your aesthetic choices in furniture, appliances, and design is as simple as ABC while having generous space for movement around the house.

On top of its enhanced affordability and improved space planning, Camella’s Easy Homes Series has a wide array of home options you can choose from. Be it a townhouse, single-attached, or single detached property (with two to five bedrooms), you will surely get a perfect match for your home requirements.Below are the Easy Homes Series house perspectives and their corresponding prices which may still vary depending on the project location and the size of the lot.

With its Easy Homes Series, Camella continues to redefine home development in the Philippines, ensuring that you get the most value from your hard-earned money.With Camella’s Easy Homes Series, you get the superior quality of homes you and your family can afford, rely on, and be proud of.

Camella’s Easy Homes Series are now available nationwide!

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Most people do not realize how pervasive real estate is. Real estate, according to Investopedia, includes title to land and anything permanently attached to it such as buildings, as well as, natural resources of the land including flora and fauna, livestock, and water and minerals. Hence, we are talking about residential such as houses and lots, and condominiums; commercial such as office buildings, hotels, resorts and malls; and industrial such as factories, mines and farms.If that’s how vast and encompassing real estate is, then people will always want or, let’s rather say, NEED it. Who doesn’t need a house to live in, anyway? Or a workplace to come to daily? Or a mall to buy your clothes and shoes from?Hence, if real estate is something that is NEEDED, then people would probably beat the odds to acquire it. If the premises are correct, should it be difficult to sell real estate – which is, in this case, both a need and a want? If you still think real estate selling is a bogus or just another multi-level marketing-kind-of-business, then you probably might want to read on because real estate selling is probably your greatest career choice.Real estate selling comes with unlimited income potential and exciting PERKS!

​I think a lot of people are already aware that real estate selling comes with a lot of perks. Excluding the monthly salary, you will be able to get commission every time you close a deal. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT! Wait, there’s more! You also have the opportunity to travel not just within the Philippines but also abroad! And if you are really good at selling, promotion is just around the corner.IN REAL ESTATE SELLING, THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN HOLD YOU BACK FROM YOUR SUCCESS IS YOU.Real estate selling doesn't require a membership fee.

​Unlike multi-level marketing or pyramiding scheme, taking a career in real estate selling won’t require you a membership fee. YOUR INVESTMENT IS YOUR TALENT.Real estate selling won't require you a college diploma.

​Yup. real estate selling won’t require you a diploma in marketing or an outstanding experience in sales (They are definitely a plus, though). In fact, undergraduates of any four or five-year course are very much welcome. Part-timers are welcome, too.BASICALLY, ANYONE WHO IS CHARISMATIC AND PEOPLE-ORIENTED IS WELCOME.Real estate selling is an uplifting job.

It’s not new to everybody that real estate selling will definitely require you to present yourself properly and appropriately. Hence, real estate developers usually conduct seminars such as Self Development Training to help sellers cope with the industry’s requirement. Moreover, according to the blog “How Selling Can Change Your Life?”, working in sales, in general, will help you become a good listener as well as become clear and precise, and versatile. Also, you will be able to learn to set your goals and see rejections as opportunities for growth. Ultimately, real estate selling is uplifting because you help every buyer fulfill his dream of acquiring a home for his own or for his family.HENCE, REAL ESTATE SELLING CAN MAKE YOU A HAPPY AND BETTER PERSON.Real estate selling is now easier because of the “evolving” trends.

According to Mr. Mario Fabro, one of the many successful realtors of Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc., real estate selling is one of the easiest ‘selling careers’ because you sell tangible objects, unlike stocks and insurance. It is also the safest investment because it is not entirely affected by economic crisis and recession.Real estate selling, he added, has already conquered the World Wide Web. Hence, avenues for communication are not as limited as before. There are a lot of technologies available today to reach investors and buyers such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also immediately direct them to your website for further details! You just have to use the proper conduit to be able to hit your target market.

There you go! These are just some of the many reasons why real estate selling is a good career choice. If you are interested in this challenging, yet fulfilling and financially-rewarding job, like “Camella Home Philippines” in Facebook or send your resume to mtrdc.hr@gmail.com

You're juggling a handful of roles – the man of the hour in the office, a hardworking and loving son to proud parents, a social creature with a Friday night to spend with circles of friends, a hobbyist who has a long list of leisure activities to fill up his free time and, on a serious note, a guy priming up for his future – a family of his own. Didn’t I just describe you, ‘adulting’ millennial?

Having so much in your plate, you do not want and could not afford city life to escape you. Being the go-getter that you are, every minute and every second matters. An unexpected delay in any of your activities could easily spell disruption to your itinerary. These interferences in your schedule happen more often these days than in previous years, an exasperated and severely disturbed you have noted. With an ongoing scramble for an overhaul in public infrastructure and transportation systems, the dreaded traffic congestion in Metro Manila and key cities across the country is seen to persist before being relieved in the medium-term. The implications of this traffic situation mean the whole world to you who lives in the suburbs – the outlying residential districts of a city center. What was typically 30 to 45 minutes time spent in daily commute from your suburban doorstep to your city playground has become a nightmarish 90-150 minutes of bumper to bumper road action. And when the streets get clogged, your always-on-the-go way of life is expected to suffer a serious setback.

Just when common sense tells you to move and live closer to the city, reality cuts in to say that it is easier said than done. The scarcity of land in the metropolis, coupled with left and right development, has resulted to expensive land values. House and lot packages for sale go beyond the budget of many house hunters. In Metro Manila, single-detached houses now easily command values of five million (P5,000,000) and above. Even on rental basis, house and lot developments register unbearable and impractical prices and terms leaving millennials like you asking, “How can I enjoy and maximize city life again?”

At a pre-selling price of P1,467,000 and monthly amortization of as low as P9,816 that are easy on your pocket, you get a 30 square meter-condo unit that is definitely more spacious than the typical 20-24 square meter-cut of units in other condominium developments similarly located in the city’s prime locations. What sets The Manors by Camella apart from its condo peers is that it is not a stand-alone development. Its integration to Vista Land’s ‘communicities’ or huge master-planned estates is precisely what gives it its excellent location. Not only does it have easy access to 24/7 public transportation, it is a stone’s throw away from commercial establishments and work spaces, retail shops, educational institutions, medical facilities, houses of worship, and leisure hubs that are designed to enrich your lifestyle.

On top of having more spacious units, its carefully thought-out architecture, and advantageous location, The Manors by Camella is your urban haven as it features complete amenities that are perfect for you and your family’s relaxation on weekends and even after a long day at work. Take a dip in the village’s refreshing swimming pool with the love of your life or spend time with your kids at the playground and play court. Enjoy the peace and quiet while strolling along the pergola walk and celebrate life’s most memorable occasions at The Great Hall which is perfect for assemblies and large gatherings.As a resident of The Manors by Camella, you get to enjoy all these benefits plus the fact that the development is exclusive. Access to your units is facilitated by high-speed elevators serving every building. With a gated and guarded community, with CCTVs installed at the entrance and common areas, and security personnel roving round-the-clock, your safety is our top priority.Step up to your new condo unit at The Manors and conquer the city life that is so convenient and enriching without breaking the bank. The best vertical village lifestyle and the best ‘condo value’ is at The Manors by Camella.

On top of having more spacious units, its carefully thought-out architecture, and advantageous location, The Manors by Camella is your urban haven as it features complete amenities that are perfect for you and your family’s relaxation on weekends and even after a long day at work. Take a dip in the village’s refreshing swimming pool with the love of your life or spend time with your kids at the playground and play court. Enjoy the peace and quiet while strolling along the pergola walk and celebrate life’s most memorable occasions at The Great Hall which is perfect for assemblies and large gatherings.As a resident of The Manors by Camella, you get to enjoy all these benefits plus the fact that the development is exclusive. Access to your units is facilitated by high-speed elevators serving every building. With a gated and guarded community, with CCTVs installed at the entrance and common areas, and security personnel roving round-the-clock, your safety is our top priority.Step up to your new condo unit at The Manors and conquer the city life that is so convenient and enriching without breaking the bank. The best vertical village lifestyle and the best ‘condo value’ is at The Manors by Camella.

Experience the pioneer development at The Manors Vista Alabang located at the heart of the up and coming Vista Alabang in Daang Hari Road. The Manors at Vista Alabang is easily accessible via Daang Hari Road, which leads to more access points: from Daang Hari road to Makati via MCX; from Las Piñas to Alabang-Zapote Road via Marcos Alvarez Road; and from Manila to Coastal Road via Molino Boulevard.

Camella, the flagship brand of Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc., is bringing summer experience to greater heights as it launched recently its Olympic-sized swimming pool for the residents and future homeowners of its Camella.The said swimming pool, which is 50 meters long and up to 6 ft deep, was put up to enable its residents and future homeowners to enjoy several laps during hot summer days or whenever they feel like it. Safety and security around the pool area is ensured by Camella trained lifeguards.

Surrounding the 50-meter long swimming pool is the grand clubhouse, where families can fortify neighborly ties; a gym, perfect for those who are mindful of a healthy physique; and 2-feet deep mini pool and children’s playground for the little kids’ enjoyment.

Camella, Vista Land’s subsidiary catering to the mid-market segment, has been recognized in an industry study as the most preferred and trusted housing brand in the Philippines. To date, the group has built more than 300,000 homes and maintains a powerful presence in Mega Manila and 35 other key provincial destinations and 90 cities and municipalities.Through the years, it has created an immense selection of affordable, high-quality homes with world-class settings and exquisitely themed masterplanned communities across the country– each one carrying Vista Land’s expertise in space planning, carefully thought out and sustainable architecture, and an innate knack for selecting the most accessible and attractive locations.For more information about Camella, call their hotline at Smart: 0920-969-2354 Globe: 0917-531-7091 Email: sales@camellasia.com. Keep up with the latest Camella information, news, events and announcements through www.camellaasia.com Like on Facebook .

Are you a pet-lover? Are you someone who loves to be with his/her canine or feline friends all the time even at home? Then it’s time to make some adjustments in your house and make it friendly and safe for their paws and claws.

Adjusting some parts of your house to provide comfort and safety to your pets isn’t a hard task to do. You just have to know some of the tricks and multi-functional stuff ideas that you need to make it a job well done. After all, our pets are part of our family too, so we should also consider their welfare and their well-being at home.

Tip #1: Install a Built-in Feeding Bowl

Instead of enduring that feeding bowl with “no permanent address”, put it in place, in an unused place like under the kitchen counter or cabinet. Aside from avoiding pet food clutter, a stable feeding bowl also ensures that your pet will not be able to topple it upside down. This is very applicable, especially, if you have some puppies who are just learning to be a responsible doggy. ​

Tip #2: Make a Hidden Pet Entrance

Provide your pets an easy access to your home especially when they got out accidentally. Install a hidden door under your cupboard or to both your main entrance and backdoor. This will prevent your pets from being locked up outside.

Tip #3: Put up a Cabinet Litter Box

Out with the movable cat litter trays and have a stable litter box in a cabinet. This will make your feline friend more comfortable and secured while having his “me time”. Also, having this in place where no one can easily figure it out will at least help on eliminating the clutter inside your home. ​

Tip #4: Have a Dog-friendly Mud Room

Putting up a built-in dog shower in your bathroom or your laundry room is a one of the best improvements that you can make. With this, you can easily make sure the cleanliness of your pet without messing up in your own bathroom. ​

Tip #5: Place a Cat Tower

Tired of seeing scratches on your furniture or upholstery? Then purchase a cat tower so that your furry-fluffy friend will have a place where he can play and sleep. An instant fun and comfort source for your dearest cat indeed.

Tip #6: Provide a Cozy Bed

Don’t just throw a mat somewhere and let your furry friend sleep there. Put up a cozy mini bed for your pet under your cabinet or your bedroom table. This will keep your pet comfortable and safe as you rest. ​

Improving your home to make it a comfortable and safe haven for your pets couldn’t get any easier. Just always think outside the box and be mindful of the up and coming multi-functional stuff in the market. Aside from taking care of your family’s safety, it’s also your responsibility to consider the welfare of our furry friends.

For some, cleaning their houses is not – really – the easiest thing to do, especially if you just want to have a stay-cation and chill inside your home to relax. But, don’t you know that there are easy ways to keep your house clean and clutter-free without making you even sweat a drop? ​Say yes to that! You can still keep your house clean everyday by simply doing some light tasks that will not cause you so much time or greater efforts. Thus, you can even multi-task and designate the people in your house to do some of these cleaning hacks to keep your house clean, organized, and eye-pleasing.

Sanitize your microwave oven. Put some lemon juice and water in a microwavable bowl then set the timer for five minutes. Let the citrus steam of the mixture clean, deodorize and sanitize your baking buddy.

Avoid rusty grill with onion. Rub the half of a white onion across the grill when it’s being heated up. The onion’s juice will not just help on eliminating the carbon build up or rust on your grill but will also add more flavor to your grilled dish.

Pay attention to your shower. Fill up a mini plastic bag with vinegar and put it around your shower head then tie it off tight. Leave this overnight. This will help on clearing the soap scum and lime crust in your shower head.

Don’t worry too much on the pet hair. To pick up all the pet hair scattered on your upholstery, get some rubber gloves and just dip it in water then rub it all over. And if it’s on the carpet, use a window squeegee to collect all of it in no time.

Take away the clutter. Cleaning up the dusts and putting away all the cluttered stuff is a must to keep your home clean and organized. Get all those stuff that you don’t need on a daily basis and box it all up then keep it in the basement. This is to remove the excessive stuff that obstruct the space in your house.

Make your trash bin germ-free. Minimize the risks of having disease-causing germs inside your house caused by your trash bin. Place a balled up newspaper in the bottom of your trash bin or bag to soak up the noxious liquids so it will not seep out.

De-gunk your cupboards. Avoid gunk and grime by simply mixing a paste of vegetable oil and two parts baking soda. By using this mixture and a toothbrush, scrub all the greasy build-up from your kitchen or bathroom cupboards. Wipe it up with a damp cloth for finish.

Dryer sheets to the rescue. Remove soap scum from your bathtub ring and clean your greasy cooktop using a dryer sheet. Its fibers can grab almost anything so it can easily clean all the mess that gives you a bad day.

Give yourself a break from the traditional ways on solving the mess in your house. Make these tips helpful and see for yourself its effectiveness. And just another tip, teach your children to help you out on doing some of these, but of course, with your supervision. This will make them, at least, ready for acquiring responsibilities for the near future.

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Due to the presence of social media, we almost completely forgot how it feels like to write a letter to our special someone. I bet the younger generation, nowadays, have no idea what it feels like to write and receive a written letter from other people because we already have Facebook, Twitter, Facetime, etc., where we can instantly connect with our loved ones in one click, especially with our Overseas Filipino Workers. But Lea, an OFW working as a caregiver in Italy, constantly updates her mother (who is not tech-savvy and who prefers the conventional method of letter writing) about what’s happening on her work and herself via snail mail.

In Lea’s letter, we see that one of the most important reasons why OFWs endure being away from their family to earn more, is to give their family a good home. Good thing that Lea knows how to invest her hard-earned money to something that will be a trophy of her sacrifices: a comfortable home for her family.

With the booming real estate market in the Philippines, now is the best time for OFWs to invest on a residential property: banks offer the lowest-ever interest rates and government financing institutions are aggressive, as well.Gone are the days when OFWs only send imported items such as canned goods, clothes, toys, gadgets and electronic equipment to their loved ones. They are smarter now; they know how to put their money in the safest investment, that is, real estate.A wise advice from Lea’s mother: “Hindi pwedeng OFW ka forever.” Hence, save up and spend your money wisely.

Get in touch with a property consultant who can guide and help you choose your perfect home that suits your budget. Go for the trusted brand. Choose Camella. It offers a variety of affordable and quality house and lots located in major cities and municipalities all over the country.For more information about Camella, call their hotline at Smart: 0920-969-2354 Globe: 0917-531-7091 Email: sales@camellasia.com. Keep up with the latest Camella information, news, events and announcements through www.camellaasia.com Like “Camella Official” on Facebook .

Have you ever sat down and thought about the dreams you had when you were younger? How many of those have you actually accomplished now that you’re an adult and earning a living?

Is it only me who feels that it was easier to dream big when we were younger? And I wonder, “What happened to us? When did we stop dreaming? When did we start aiming for smaller and smaller goals than we used to set for ourselves?”

1. Your Dream Job

Have you once aspired to be the best doctor or the fiercest lawyer in town? But after spending 16 to 20 years of your life studying, you ended up as someone you never imagined yourself to be and doing another thing just because it was way more convenient and your profession would bring in money faster.

2. Your Dream Achievements

Have you ever stared at a ballerina and wondered how those girls dance on their toes? More than our dream jobs, we have always dream of doing something different or unique that will bring out our full potential. Once in our lives, we did want that spotlight on us and make a difference in the world, right?

3. Your Dream Home

When I was a child, I used to draw my dream home – with a perfect location, a beautiful, pink bedroom just for me, a modern kitchen where my mom makes my favourite food, and a spacious garage with a garden where me, my siblings and friends can play around, and not to mention, a private community where we can take a stroll and meet new friends.

Life was easier when we were kids, don’t you agree?

But, growing up, we had our disillusionments; we realized life is not simple - full of ups and downs – and somewhere along the way, we just stopped dreaming and just went with the flow, tossed around by the waves of reality. We have matured, and with it, somehow, we forgot about dreams.

I believe it’s not too late to dream again and start working to achieve them. We just have to bring back the passion and the drive we had when we were younger and give our best shot to make our dreams come true. As they say, when you can dream it, you can achieve it.

Still dreaming of that beautiful home? Camella can help make your dreams a reality!

Camella, the flagship brand of Vista land and Lifescapes, Inc., caters to the mid-income market of the population. It offers an easy financing scheme to accommodate more homebuyers. It also gives you a variety of home options that may suit your type of lifestyle and the needs of your family.

As Camella continues to transform your typical idea of a community, it now offers comfort and convenience through its master planned communicities, where you can now live a stone-throw away from places of necessity such as schools, churches, malls, markets, and central business districts. And one more thing, you can choose from a number of locations where Camella communities are; it has the widest geographic reach in the Philippines, spanning over 90 cities & municipalities and 35 provinces. Now, you can have the home of your dreams!

For more information about Camella, call their Smart: 0920-969-2354 Globe: 0917-531-7091 Email: sales@camellasia.com Like “Camella Homes Philippines” on Facebook

Contributed by Grace Dacuno. This article also appears on houseyourplace.

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